Friday reader's view: Tell me about values and respect

Published 12:50 pm, Friday, September 16, 2016

To the editor:

“Get over it. There is no criminal indictment.” I hear that a lot lately. It’s something, surely, but not close to the biggest thing.

Since when do we use criminal culpability as a major factor in determining suitability of friends, lovers, spouses, even of elected representatives, or president of the United States? My higher standards are much more important to me.

Tell me about your moral fiber, about your values, what honor and integrity mean to you, about your life’s guiding principles, about right vs. wrong, and truth and trust, tell me about your respect for those around you, for me, too.

I don’t care to hear any more about indictments as a standard for electability. Tell me why you are a good enough person to gain my support, my vote.